In 1986, Pakistan got the blasphemy law. So, while we had just two cases of blasphemy before that year, now we have thousands. It shows that one should be careful while bringing religion into legislation, because the law itself can… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I am so proud of Pakistanis and specifically of our lawyers for speaking out and getting their heads bashed in for a better Pakistan. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
A really responsible court will never give an order it knows will not be implemented. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I think I have lived enough in this country where I can say what I think is true and which is the voice of… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
When General Musharraf took over, the Bar Association was among the first of some of the institutions that said they would not accept the… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
Terrorism does not disappear with revenge tactics but through making justice and equality before law a reality. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I am certainly not a martyr kind of a person. I love my life. But if one has to, then there is nothing more… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
She is absolutely inspiring. Malala is a vindication of our struggle. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I cannot bear to live where there is so much injustice and I cannot do something about it. What kind of a torturous life… — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I don't need a certificate of my patriotism from those in the establishment. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.' — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
Religiosity is suffocating in Pakistan. It invariably stokes the fire in driving society to religious extremism. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
I've been jailed once, put in police lock-up twice, and was under house arrest twice. — Asma Jahangir Copy Share Image
